PUPP Act of 2025

Summary

Authorizes a competitive federal grant program (led by USDA in direct consultation with HUD) to fund acquisition, renovation, retrofit, repurposing, or construction of interim or permanent housing that accommodates people experiencing homelessness and their pets. Grants can also cover pet-related operating costs, staff/volunteer training in basic pet care, required supportive and veterinary services (on-site or with guaranteed transportation), and animal housing accommodations; eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and entities that provide housing or shelters for homeless persons. The program is defined by existing McKinney-Vento definitions and is funded at $5 million per year for FY2026–FY2030, with annual reporting requirements for grantees.

• Creates a competitive grant program run by the USDA, in direct consultation with HUD, to support housing for people experiencing homelessness who have pets.
• Funds may be used for acquisition, renovation, retrofitting, repurposing, or construction of interim or permanent housing that accommodates pets.
• Grants can cover pet-related operating costs, animal housing (e.g., crates/kennels), and staff/volunteer training in basic pet care.
• Program requires supportive services and veterinary services (either on-site or with guaranteed transportation) and coordination with local service providers and Continuum of Care entities.
• Eligible applicants are local governments, nonprofits, and housing/shelter providers; animal welfare organizations cannot be primary grantees but may partner.
• Grantees must submit annual reports within 90 days after each fiscal year ends.
• Key statutory definitions are drawn from McKinney-Vento and HUD law to align the program with existing homeless assistance frameworks.
• Authorizes $5,000,000 per year for FY2026–FY2030 to carry out the program.